Joseph F. Ciravolo v. United States

ALDRICH, Chief Judge.

This case presents questions on the issue of impeachment. The defendant was convicted of transporting a stolen automobile in interstate commerce with knowledge that it was stolen. 18 U.S.C. § 2312. The factual dispute was narrow. Having rented a car in Boston, the defendant drove it to Rhode Island the following day, where, concededly, he wrongfully sold it. The sole question was whether he formed the intent to convert before or after crossing the state line. * He took the stand, and testified that his intent arose only afterwards.

On cross-examination the defendant was…